Yucca

The yucca flowers don't last very long, only about two weeks if the weather cooperates. They always remind me of a bride adorned for a wedding. The plant itself looks like cacti and is not pleasant to work around. Sometimes weeds get a foot hold but it doesn't seem to mind being disturbed when you work out the weeds. It multiplies readily, so be sure to put it where it has plenty of room. Ours is migrating down a steep ditch and filling in very nicely. Our variety has the shorter stalks and stays upright in the wind. If you plant the taller type you may need to do some staking.

Ground cover Sedum

Kamschatka Stonecrop

This prolific plant makes a lovely overflowing fountain on our block wall at the end of our drive. There is a structural problem at that place so this plant is a beautiful camouflage. The bright yellow flowers are cheery in the spring and the foliage is an interesting contrast during the rest of the growing season.

Firefly Fireworks

Thrift and Coralbells

We seldom venture out after dark. Last week we were coming home late, about at dusk. All around the roadway, and even above the pavement, we saw little specks of light dancing through the air.

Fireflies. A sure sign of summer. Nature's fireworks.

These little showmen appear each sultry evening to delight the eye. The grandchildren run around trying to capture as many as they can. We remember as youngsters doing the same thing.

Sometime ago we read that these little bugs were being used in experiments. The scientist were studying them as a use for something, can't remember what. Haven't heard whether they discovered anything or not.

Frankly, we already know their use. Watching the grandchildren as they collect these wonders gives us old folks the fountain of youth.

Weigela

We have two types of Weigela and they are both very easy to grow. Both have verigated leaves, one with light pink flowers and the other with dark pink. Each of these shrubs have their own flowering time. We haven't attempted to propagate either yet, but we are thinking about it. As soon as we can find some space we will make an attempt.

Bouquet of Peonies

Bouquet of Peonies

Bolly Weddle by Lewis B. Miller

(Front and back covers)

You just might have some trouble finding a copy of this book. It was published by Pequea Publishers in 2003. We both enjoyed reading this adventure story. And we both had trouble with the vernacular written throughout the story. But once we got the knack for that it became a book that could not be put down.